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Online Registration Now Open for The International Surface Event 2018

Sep 01, 2017 - Dallas, Texas

Attendee
online registration is now open for The International Surface Event(TISE):
SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo. As the first event of the year, TISE
is THE industry marketplace for flooring, stone, and tile industry
professionals to source products, equipment and services needed for their businesses.
TISE offers 800 brands, hundreds of new exhibitors, never-before-seen exhibitor
product launches, live demos, feature areas, such as the all new Design &
Installation Showcase Hub: The DISH, plus a unique set of specialty experiences
and events. Held annually in Las Vegas, TISE brings together buyers and sellers
from all over the world to Find Your
Competitive Edge. The International Surface Event at the Mandalay Bay
Convention Center will be THE biggest (market) place to be Tuesday, January 30
through Thursday, February 1, education starting on Monday, January 29. For
hours, tickets, and additional event information, visit intlsurfaceevent.com.

THE
EVENT SPACE ABOUNDS WITH OPPORTUNITY

With just a few short
months to go, the TISE exhibit hall is busting at the seams with opportunity as
the event floor is overflowing
with new exhibitors and products, setting the stage for the 2018 exhibit hall
to be the biggest and most engaging event space yet. Products and services are
represented from just about all corners of the globe from upwards of 800
exhibiting brands spanning more than 445,000 square feet.

SURFACES will feature the
latest floorcovering products, tools, trends, services, and technologies.
Covering hardwood to laminate, LVT, soft goods and rugs, and so much more,
attendees can shop the floor to find their product lines for 2018. A few
exhibitors to note this year in the SURFACES event are the return of the Mohawk
brands, Couristan, Mannington, Armstrong - the list goes on and on.

Leading tile manufacturers
and suppliers will be on display in TileExpo offering attendees products from artisan to ceramic,
decorative to glass and beyond. Attendees can meet with representatives from
Emser Tile, Dal-Tile, Marazzi, American Olean, Eleganza Tile, Crossville,
Bedrosians, perusing beautiful displays of tile products from these and a whole
suite of other tile companies and manufacturers.

For a complete list of
2018 exhibitors, visit intlsurfaceevent.com,
search by exhibitor name or product category.

TREND
SEEKERS ALERT

Finding trends at TISE 2018
is easy. See and hear directly about designer-selected, trend-setting products during
feature presentations at the design stage in the all new Design &
Installation Showcase Hub: The DISH, sponsored by Floor Focus / Floor Daily.
Plus, take advantage of design, retail, and architecture sessions in the IGNITE
Education program.

Plus, attendees wanting
guided trends information curated from keyed-in industry designers are in luck. Returning for its second
year, The Trends Breakfast: Trends in Flooring, will bring the top product picks for 2018 right to
you. Hear the designer’s thoughts on the trend setting aspects of the products, technical product
information directly from the product manufacturers, ask direct product
questions and inquiries - all while enjoying light bites and beverages, from
the comfort of your seat. This is a luxury experience with limited
space so register now.

EXPERT
LEARNING, ON & OFF THE FLOOR

On the floor, attendees
can participate and experience stone cutting displays, all types of surface
material installations and techniques, all while working directly with experts
who can answer specific questions to solve and offer business solutions. Show
features such as the The CAGE, Tool Alley, the multi-stage areas in the all new
Design & Installation Showcase Hub: The DISH, as well as in-booth exhibitor
demonstrations are just a few of these offerings at TISE 2018.

Off the floor is a suite
of education in the IGNITE Education Program and bonus education opportunities from key association and
industry partners. The IGNITE Education Program is constructed in partnership
with a high-profile, targeted industry group to produce 55 sessions of the most
engaging, hot topic and inspiring information, all instructor led by over 100
experts in their fields. Defined into easy to search career tracks, the IGNITE
program is a must-attend for any industry professional. See online a full
listing of the IGNITE, Certifications and Bonus Education offerings at TISE
2018.

With over 25 million
monthly visitors, Houzz offers homeowners inspiration, advice, and connections
to pros who can turn their dreams into reality. As a leading platform for home
remodeling and design, Houzz will bring their unique industry perspectives and
curated information into multiple education opportunities at TISE in their Kitchen
& Bath Trends: Four Years of Houzz Consumer Insights and The Sales
& Marketing Success Funnel: How to Attract, Close & Retain Business.

Attendees can also learn-
from-the-learned in Case Study, Center Circle/Core Conversation, and specialty
sessions designed to express and inspire: Single Slab Effect and Leveling
Natural Stone an Interactive Career Advancement Workshop presented
by Women in Stone, and the Quarry Producers Workshop.

EXPERIENCES
FOR THE DESIGN, RETAIL AND ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY

TISE has developed
specialty experiences guaranteed to knock the socks off any designer, architect,
or retailer attending the
2018 event.

The Retailer Package is a
specialty experience hand-crafted just for retailers. This event, with
opportunities spanning across the three days of TISE, is an all-access pass to
everything retail. The package includes an exhibit hall pass, plus the full
IGNITE education program, the Trends Breakfast inclusive of coffee and light bites,
and discounted pricing to attend the Designer Off-site Tour. Limited space
available in some events, first-come, first-served in packages.

Designer Day, sponsored by
Houzz and Floor Focus/Floor Daily, is a day tailored to offer designers an
engaging event experience. Designers can plan on a full-day of inspiration,
Wednesday, January 31, filled with captivating products, tours, and education.
The package includes an exhibit pass, a Wednesday day pass to the IGNITE
Education Program, and the Designer Off-site Tour. This is a must-attend
experience for interior designers looking to get the scoop on upcoming trends
and the newest products available for their clients!

Planned by TISE’s
extraordinary StonExpo/Marmomac’ event partners from Italy, Veronafiere, in
partnership with TISE and the MIA+BSI, the Designing With Natural Stone Program
is an exclusive opportunity for qualified architects and designers to learn
advanced techniques in the use of marble, granite, and other stone materials.
The program is a unique combination of engaging in-class learning (offering
continuing education credits), a guided architectural tour visiting the Las
Vegas Rock (LVR) Quarry, and a guided tour of the TISE 2018 show floor. This
comprehensive approach enables designers to better understand stone’s full
life-cycle -- including how marble is quarried, cut, processed, finished,
selected for specific jobs and installed, all using the latest technologies and
products. Attendees interested in taking part in the Designing with Natural Stone
Program should register online as soon as possible as space will fill up
quickly.

SAVE
TIME, BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE

Those interested in
attending The International Surface Event can purchase tickets before the event
by registering online,
saving time and money. Tickets will also be sold on-site at the Mandalay Bay
Convention Center the four days of the event.

Exhibits Registration
includes unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall and on floor education. Also
included is access to the bonus
education options, if listed as free. Advance prices start at $30 for members
and $55 for non-members.

Industry professionals
will want to attend TISE beginning on Monday, January 29 to take full advantage
of the IGNITE Education Program. Exhibits + IGNITE Education registration
includes all days of the IGNITE Education Program, plus
unlimited access to the exhibit hall and on floor education. Also included is
access to the Bonus Education options, if listed as free. Advance prices start
at $75 for members and $125 for nonmembers.

VIP Package options are
also available for Exhibit and Exhibits + IGNITE Education Program registrants. The packages include
unlimited access to the exhibit hall including an exclusive half hour advance
entry to the hall, VIP
credentials, all on floor demos and education, shuttle bus pass, access to the
VIP lounge, and a swag bag. Also
included is access to the bonus education options, if listed as free. Advance
prices start at $110 for members
and $165 for non-members, pricing varies based on package selection.

Additional package options
are available for students, Home Tours, Special Events, and additional add-on
items. For complete pricing options, visit the registration pageof the TISE event site.

INQUIRIES

The
International Surface Event, Informa

All
media inquiries should be directed to The International Surface Event Marketing
team at Informa:

Informa | Michelle Swayze,
michelle.swayze@informa.com, 972.536.6449

Photography, interview
information, pre-press packets and event information are available upon
request.

NOTES
TO THE EDITOR

About
The International Surface Event (TISE)

The International Surface
Event was formed in 2014, bringing the long-standing, successful events,
SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomac, together with the newly formed TileExpo to
create an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals from all sides of
the flooring, stone, and tile spectrum to meet, interface, and collaborate in
one place. www.intlsurfaceevent.com

SURFACES is the largest North American
event serving the floorcovering industry for over 30 years, bringing together
buyers and sellers from all over the world to see the latest floorcovering
products, tools, services and technologies. The official sponsor of SURFACES is
the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), the industry’s largest advocacy
organization representing floorcovering retailers, contractors and allied service
providers throughout North America. wfca.org

StonExpo/Marmomac is THE stone event for
stone industry professional and is home of the MIA+BSI annual meeting. The
official sponsor is the MIA+BSI and the Natural Stone Council (NSC). Together
they serve more than 1900 members in 55 countries who represent every aspect of
natural stone industry, offering a wide array of technical and training
resources, professional development, regulatory advocacy, and networking events.
Two prominent publications - the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building
Stone Magazine raise awareness in both the industry and the design communities
for the promotion and best use of natural stone. naturalstoneinstitute.org

TileExpo is the newest tile industry event
in the United States serving distributors, retailers, installers,

Builders, and design
professionals. TileExpo brings together buyers and sellers from all over the
world to see the latest tile products, tools, services and technologies.
Official Sponsors of TileExpo are the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation and the
National Tile Contractors Association. Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF)
is an educational institution that offers local, regional, and national
training programs for consumers, installers, construction professionals,
architects, designers, building inspectors, and sales associates interested in
the sales and installation of ceramic tile. tilecareer.com

For more information on
The International Surface Event: SURFACES I StoneExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo, or their
sponsors and partners, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.

About
Informa, Global Exhibitions

The International Surface
Event is owned and managed by Informa Exhibitions. Informa operates at the
heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is one of the world’s
leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events
businesses with more than 6,500 employees in over 100 offices across 25
countries. The Dallas Exhibitions team produces a portfolio of 17 trade shows
in various sectors of the construction and real estate industry. To learn more,
visit informaexhibitions.com